X-rays on Curry's ankle were negative, the team said, and coach Mark Jackson said he doesn't expect Curry to be sidelined long.

However, Jackson added that Curry won’t play until the chronically troublesome ankle is 100 percent.

Curry told the San Jose Mercury News he is trying to remain upbeat: “I haven’t had a sprain in 2½ months, so my ligaments are probably the healthiest they’ve been. Just have to wait and see how they recover.

“I haven’t been in this situation for a while. I don’t know if it will be a fast or slow kind of deal just because after two surgeries and all that process, it finally had the time to cool down. So we’ll see.”

Curry had started all 36 games this season to get Golden State (23-14) off to its best start since the 1991-92 season. He is averaging 20.5 points, 6.6 assists and 4.2 rebounds.

Jarrett Jack will move into the starting role at the point, Jackson said.

Meantime, Warriors said small forward Brandon Rush had surgery Wednesday on his left knee. Rush was lost for the season when he tore two ligaments in his knee during the season’s second game. He had been receiving treatment in preparation for surgery.